Pallet Town, Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Agatha left soon afterward.
Five minutes, just as she had said.
But Professor Oak had indeed managed to move her.
"I want people to understand Pokémon properly, to change their preconceived notions about Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon and eliminate that discrimination."
"That's far more important than being Champion."
"If no one studied Pokémon, no one would ever learn that Gengar is actually adorable."
Sitting nearby and playing with his hands, Gengar gave Professor Oak a thumbs-up. Now that was more like it!
Professor Oak gave one example after another to make his point. In the end, he managed to convince Agatha.
Although she always said she would keep battling as long as she lived, Agatha had to admit she was getting old.
She could no longer finish a six-on-six battle and act as though nothing had happened. Her body had long since stopped keeping up with her spirit.
Seeing that Agatha was leaving, Professor Oak tried to persuade her to stay.
"Won't you stay for dinner?"
"No need. Leave that to them."
Agatha had already gotten the answer she wanted.
Satisfied, she left.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen.
Brock was filled with regret.
Tears streamed down his face, just as they did when he chopped onions.
Why had he agreed to come to Professor Oak's Laboratory today? Li Wei and Cynthia were practically murdering him with their romance!
Even though Li Wei and Cynthia weren't actually showing off their affection.
"What's this?"
"Basque Burnt Cheesecake with a Molten Center and White Sesame Panna Cotta. I learned how to make them especially."
Cynthia tilted her head slightly.
"How come I didn't know?"
Li Wei smiled. "I secretly took lessons at Cameran Palace. I wanted to surprise you."
"I made ice cream too. It's in the freezer, but